News

National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Broadcasting’s KCAU TV in Sioux City, Iowa is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to report, write, shoot and edit local news for all platforms. You will gather information, conduct interviews, and craft compelling stories that engage the community.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of reporting experience, strong English communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication.
• Minimum one year of news reporting experience and on-air presence.
• Proficiency with social media and basic office equipment; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details.
• Arranges interviews and researches background information for stories.
• Revises content to meet editorial standards and time constraints.
• Gathers information and pitches story ideas to editors.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms; engages with viewers online.

Skills

Broadcast Journalism

English Fluency

Communication Skills

News Reporting

On-air Presence

Social Media

Deadlines

Driver's License

Shift Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

News for KCAU TV (Nexstar Broadcasting)Sioux City, Iowa

posted on May 17, 2022

job posting:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Produces and presents reports for ALL platforms.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum one year experience in news reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with social media, smart phones, computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Multimedia Journalist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Multimedia Journalist must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.